KelseyR89 Report post Posted October 17, 2014 Hello everyone! I just made my first trifold wallet and it turned out really good, except that because the 2 pieces of leather are exactly the same length it causes rippling when it's folded. I'm wondering if I use a thinner leather if that would prevent it from rippling? Or at least not do it as bad? I use a 3-4 oz so I was thinking I'd go to a 2-3oz. I appreciate any thoughts or suggestions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted October 17, 2014 The inside needs to be about 3/16" shorter than the outside. Do not sew for about an inch where the wallet folds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KelseyR89 Report post Posted October 17, 2014 The inside needs to be about 3/16" shorter than the outside. Do not sew for about an inch where the wallet folds. Thanks for the response! You've answered a few of my other questions, I believe If i shorten the inside though will I just have to extend my stitch line? I do my stitch line 3/16" in from the side, but if I'm cutting that much off from the inside piece will I have to do the stitch line 6/16" in? Does that make sense? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted October 18, 2014 First you need to shorten the interior base section (the one that is actually rippling on you) by NO LESS than 3/16" of an inch; I do that on each side of the interior. To get the assembly to work properly it is easiest to stitch the center section first along the bottom edge; to assist with identifying where each section is the area where the fold will be is notched out so you have a defined section from one to the next. Then stitch each side section along the bottom and the outer edge. This shorter interior base give your wallet the opportunity to hold a semi-folded look when standing up on a counter for display while also preventing the "ripple" effect that you have found yourself with. Don't change any of your stitching line spacing; just change the size of the interior base, which will change the spacing between your pocket sections. Just like is seen in this image. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KelseyR89 Report post Posted October 18, 2014 First you need to shorten the interior base section (the one that is actually rippling on you) by NO LESS than 3/16" of an inch; I do that on each side of the interior. To get the assembly to work properly it is easiest to stitch the center section first along the bottom edge; to assist with identifying where each section is the area where the fold will be is notched out so you have a defined section from one to the next. Then stitch each side section along the bottom and the outer edge. This shorter interior base give your wallet the opportunity to hold a semi-folded look when standing up on a counter for display while also preventing the "ripple" effect that you have found yourself with. Don't change any of your stitching line spacing; just change the size of the interior base, which will change the spacing between your pocket sections. 20140629_235625.jpg Just like is seen in this image. Aaah, I see what you mean. I wouldn't have thought that would have worked! I will definitely try that and hope it makes my wallet look much, much better Thank you for taking the time to explain that to me - I really, really appreciate it! Helps me out a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
